Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.42
- Local median
- 0.09
Ivy League Academy
2350 Market Dr, Fleming Island, FL 32003
- License:
- C04CL0115
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, VPK, After School, Before School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day, Infant Care, Transportation
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 6:15AM to 6:15PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 120
- License expiration:
- October 7, 2026
Typical cost: $1,127 - $1,361 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$1,127 - $1,361/mo
Median daily rate: $52.00 - $62.80
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Clay County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Questions worth asking
The available records raise questions worth asking before enrolling.
Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionMay 14, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMay 14, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Ivy League Academy from January 12, 2023 through May 14, 2026.
Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 29, 2025 and involved staff-to-child ratio.
Three later inspections, from September 24, 2025 through May 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 5
- Higher-concern violations
- 2
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 10 local median in 32003
Compared to 17 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 17%
- Local median
- 4%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 25%
- Local median
- 9%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.12
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- A ratio of [1] child care personnel for [25] children is required. A ratio of [0] child care personnel for [4] children was observed. s.402.305(4), F.S. General Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Licensing Specialist observed the following ratio: School Agers: 4 children to 1 staff Threes: 12 children to 1 staff Twos: 11 children to 2 staff Infants: 4 children to 1 staff Additional staff present Upon arrival into the childcare facility, Licensing Specialist observed the VPK teacher (AR) leaving the front office. Licensing Specialist observed 4 children alone inside the VPK/afterschool classroom. Technical assistance was provided from Florida Statues: 402.305(4), F.S. Licensing standards; child care facilities. (4) STAFF-TO-CHILDREN RATIO. (a) Minimum standards for the care of children in a licensed child care facility as established by rule of the department must incl ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS - 03 - Ratio Sufficient
- Official code
- 03-01
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. CCF Handbook Section 4.2.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed several child care personnel did not complete the 40 hour Introductory Child Care Training requirement. The provider is to submit an updated transcript by the due date. 4.2 Training Requirements 4.2.1 Mandated Introductory Training Child care personnel must successfully complete 40 hours of child care training as evidenced by successful completion of competency examinations offered by the Department or its designated representative with a weighted score of 70 or better. Child care personnel who successfully completed the mandatory 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training prior to January 1, 2004 are not required to fulfill the competency examination require ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-01
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. CCF Handbook, Section 4.1
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed 3 child care personnel did not have documentation to show child care personnel had begun the introductory training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry. The provider is to submit an updated transcript for the staff by the due date. 4.1 Beginning Training Child care personnel including volunteers who work 10 hours or more per month must begin training within 90 days of employment in the child care industry and successfully complete Departments training within 12 months from the date training begins. Training taken prior to employment in the child care industry does not constitute begin training. The begin training timeframes begin at the t ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-03
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility was required to have at least [2] credentialed child care personnel and had [1] credentialed child care personnel CCF Handbook, Section 4.6.1, B
- Correction / follow-up note
- Counselor observed 1 credentialed child care personnel. The facility needs 2 credentialed child care personnel based on the children in attendance. The provider must send an action plan by the due date. 4.6 Staff Credentials Pursuant to Section 402.305(3), F.S. a licensed child care facility must have a minimum of one credentialed child care personnel for every 20 children. B. To apply for a staff credential verification, a candidate must complete CF-FSP Form 5211, Florida Child Care Staff Credential Verification Application, which is incorporated by reference in 65C-22.001(7)(d), F.A.C., and may be obtained from the Departments website at www.myflfamilies.com/childcare. The ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by June 8, 2023
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 34 - Credentialed Staff
- Official code
- 34-01
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Background screening was not completed: [ every five years after the initial screening.] CCF Handbook, Section 5.2 Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- Counselor observed staff member with an expired background screening. The staffs screening expired on 12/2/2022. The rescreen was not initiated until 1/9/2023. The new retention date is 12/26/2027. 5.2 Re-Screening A screening conducted under this rule is valid for five years, at which time a re-screen must be conducted in the same manner as the initial screening. A. The five-year re-screen is required for all child care personnel. B. The five-year re-screen must include, at a minimum, a criminal records check (both national and statewide), a sexual predator and sexual offender registry search, and child abuse and neglect history of any state in which an individual resided du ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-07
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you explain the current procedures in place to ensure that staff-to-child ratios are consistently maintained throughout the day?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records show an inspection in May 2025 noted a temporary instance where the required staff-to-child ratio was not met. Asking about current procedures helps clarify how the center monitors and manages these ratios in real time.
- Context
- The finding was corrected at the time of the inspection, and subsequent inspections have not noted this issue.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is the process for ensuring that all staff members have current and valid background screenings on file?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from early 2023 identified a staff member with an expired background screening. This question allows the center to describe how they track and renew these important documents for all employees.
- Context
- The issue was corrected at the time of the inspection.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center ensure that the required number of credentialed staff members are always present to meet regulatory standards?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records from May 2023 noted that the facility needed more credentialed personnel based on the number of children in attendance. Understanding how the center manages staff credentials helps families know how they support ongoing professional development.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What steps does the center take to ensure that new staff members complete their required introductory training within the expected timeframes?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from an inspection in 2023 indicated that some staff lacked documentation for required introductory training. This question helps parents understand how the center tracks training progress for new hires.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does the center support and track the completion of the 40-hour introductory training for all child care personnel?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official report from May 2023 noted that some staff had not completed the mandatory 40-hour training requirement. Asking about this process provides insight into how the center ensures all staff meet state training standards.
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